At Thomas Edison High School in Queens, a new solar installation generates electricity. In fact, it produces enough electricity to meet 65 percent of the school's energy consumption.
Second article: The solar installation project at Thomas Edison High School in Queens isn't as effective as it could be. In fact, 35 percent of the school's energy consumption isn't supported by the solar panels at all.
What is the key difference in how the two texts interpret the facts differently?
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Responses
The second article is more objective.
The second article is more objective.
The original article uses more emotional language to explain the impact of solar energy.
The original article uses more emotional language to explain the impact of solar energy.
The second article has a less favorable explanation of how solar energy is benefitting the school system
The second article has a less favorable explanation of how solar energy is benefitting the school system
The original article has a less favorable explanation of how solar energy is benefitting the school system
The original article has a less favorable explanation of how solar energy is benefitting the school system
The key difference in how the two texts interpret the facts differently is that the original article presents a more positive perspective on the effectiveness of the solar installation, stating that it produces enough electricity to meet 65% of the school's energy consumption. In contrast, the second article presents a less favorable explanation, noting that 35% of the school's energy consumption isn't supported by the solar panels at all.
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The key difference in how the two texts interpret the facts differently is that the second article has a less favorable explanation of how solar energy is benefitting the school system.
Mr. Diaz: The school board is not sure we should continue funding solar installation at our district schools. It is very expensive.
Jameson: It is expensive to install solar panels, but in the long run, the project will save the district money. The solar energy produces enough energy to pay for 65 percent of the school's energy consumption, which will save on the district's electricity bill.
Mr. Diaz: That could be helpful, but I am still not sure it is worth the initial expense to the district.
Jameson: That isn't the only financial benefit of installing the solar panels! The program also helps students to keep up with the changing job market. We learn important skills, like how to read and design blueprints and how to care for solar technology. That means that our students will have more opportunities for jobs, which is good for our entire economy!
Use the RAD Method to explain Jameson's reasoning for wanting the district to continue funding the solar installation project at his school. Find a graphic organizer here if you need help with your writing. Find the rubric used to grade your respon
Reason: Financial Benefit
Supporting Evidence: The solar energy produces enough energy to pay for 65 percent of the school's energy consumption, saving on the district's electricity bill.
Reason: Job Market and Skill Development
Supporting Evidence: The program teaches important skills like reading and designing blueprints, and caring for solar technology.
Reason: Economic Impact
Supporting Evidence: Students will have more opportunities for jobs, benefiting the entire economy.
Overall, Jameson argues that continuing to fund the solar installation project at his school will provide financial savings, valuable skill development for students, and positive economic impacts.
The city partnered with the Department of Education (DOE) and began expanding its efforts to teach about renewable energy and climate change in schools. The department partnered with an organization called Solar One. They helped train teachers and started a solar energy study track for students that now operates in 14 schools. DOE officials said 1,350 teachers and 3,200 students have taken advantage of the solar education offerings so far.
Which piece of evidence would further strengthen the argument that the Solar One training is meaningful for students and staff?
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Most of the teachers who have completed the training have left the school district to work elsewhere.
Most of the teachers who have completed the training have left the school district to work elsewhere.
Solar energy is a very interesting and growing industry.
Solar energy is a very interesting and growing industry.
The school is unlikely to ever been entirely dependent on solar energy.
The school is unlikely to ever been entirely dependent on solar energy.
Next year, an additional 2,000 students are registered for training.
Next year, an additional 2,000 students are registered for training.